2007 Jonathan Shapiro, aka “Zapiro” (South Africa)

CRNI’s 2007 Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning was given to South African cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro, better known as “Zapiro.”

For a series of cartoons highlighting then Vice President Jacob Zuma’s colorful career, Zapiro was sued by Zuma for a staggering amount of money and Zapiro and his family were threatened by unknown individuals. Some of the charges have been dropped by President Jacob Zuma. But some of the charges are still pending. Learn more about Jonathan’s unwavering stand in our Sub-Sarahan section of our Art to Die For collection.